Bioscience and Engineering Program Overview

【Bioscience and Engineering Program】
The aim of this program is to equip students with specialized knowledge and skills in life sciences and engineering, as well as research ethics, and to cultivate human resources who can contribute to the realization of a society in which all people can enjoy healthy lives by applying systems thinking and systems engineering knowledge and methods. In research, the program aims to elucidate the mechanisms of life phenomena such as development and aging from various perspectives—from the molecular and genetic levels to cells and whole organisms—and to contribute to extending healthy life expectancy and improving people’s quality of life (QOL) through the development of science and technology that supports medical care and daily living.
【Bioscience Course】
This course equips students with fundamental knowledge of life sciences as well as advanced, specialized knowledge and skills in the field, fostering individuals who can contribute to building a sustainable and prosperous society in which humans and the natural environment coexist in harmony.
In research, this course aims to improve people’s quality of life (QOL) by advancing studies that elucidate life phenomena and contribute to extending healthy life expectancy.
【Biomedical Engineering Course】
This course provides students with fundamental specialized knowledge and manufacturing skills in biomedical engineering, as well as advanced expertise and techniques in bio-engineering and medical engineering. It aims to cultivate individuals who can contribute to the social implementation of biomedical technologies.
In research, this course seeks to improve the quality of life (QOL) of people who require disease prevention, treatment, or physical support by promoting the understanding of biological phenomena based on engineering principles and by advancing the research and development of medical and welfare devices and bio-control technologies.
【Sports Engineering Course】
This course equips students with specialized knowledge in sports engineering and engineering skills, fostering individuals who can contribute to the social implementation of sports engineering technologies.
In research, this course aims to enhance the quality of life (QOL) of a wide range of people—children, older adults, individuals with or without disabilities—by promoting an understanding of the mechanisms of human physical activity and by advancing the research and development of sports-related equipment designed for all to enjoy.

In the Bioscience and Engineering Program, degrees are awarded to students who meet the graduation requirements and who, by the time of graduation, have acquired the abilities and qualities specified as essential for achieving the educational and research objectives of the program.

＜Foundational Liberal Arts Competencies＞
DP-1（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Students acquire a broad perspective and cultural literacy that enable them to consider people, objects, and events from multiple angles with a global viewpoint, and to address various issues in a multifaceted and objective manner.
⚫︎ Students understand both the benefits and risks of science and technology on society and the natural environment, as well as the responsibilities that engineers and scientists bear toward society, and they are able to act based on a professional ethical mindset that contributes to society.
⚫︎ Students acquire knowledge in natural sciences, information technology, and related fields, and are able to apply this knowledge to solving problems.

＜Integrated and Interdisciplinary Knowledge and Skills＞
DP-2（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Students are able to identify concrete issues that must be addressed to achieve a given objective and to view phenomena involving people, objects, and events as systems. (Systems Thinking)
⚫︎ Students can apply systems thinking to derive comprehensive solutions. (Systems Engineering)
⚫︎ Students are capable of forming and working within teams in which each member can maximize their abilities by connecting and integrating the knowledge and skills of all involved. (Collaborative Competence)
⚫︎ Students can transform ideas for solving real-world social problems into tangible forms and take action toward social implementation. (Entrepreneurship)
⚫︎ Students recognize the knowledge and skills necessary to solve new problems and continue learning to expand their own potential. (Lifelong Learning Ability)

＜Communication Skills＞
DP-3（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Students are able to communicate effectively through technical writing, oral presentations, and discussions.
⚫︎ Students can understand and create technical documents in English and communicate with engineers and scientists in English.

＜Ability to Apply Specialized Knowledge＞
DP-4a (Bioscience Course)
(1) Fundamental Competencies Required of Researchers and Engineers
Students acquire specialized knowledge at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels, enabling them to take a comprehensive view of biological phenomena, identify relevant issues, and construct solutions by applying appropriate experimental and analytical methods.
(2) Advanced Specialized Knowledge for Future Career Development
Students learn how to scientifically evaluate how nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and environmental factors affect health, and propose strategies for extending healthy life expectancy.
(3) Competence to Integrate One’s Specialization with Other Fields
Students acquire interdisciplinary knowledge and the ability to take action that connects their primary field of specialization with other disciplines, enabling them to apply these competencies in society.

DP-4b (Biomedical Engineering Course)
(1) Fundamental Competencies Required of Researchers and Engineers
Students acquire specialized knowledge and manufacturing skills in biomedical engineering, enabling them to solve problems logically.
(2) Advanced Specialized Knowledge for Future Career Development
Students learn how to understand biological phenomena based on engineering principles and develop medical and welfare devices, as well as bio-control technologies.
(3) Competence to Integrate One’s Specialization with Other Fields
Students acquire interdisciplinary knowledge and the ability to take action that connects their primary field of specialization with other disciplines, enabling them to apply these competencies in society.

DP-4c (Sports Engineering Course)
(1) Fundamental Competencies Required of Researchers and Engineers
Students can develop exercise equipment and assistive devices, contributing to the enhancement and extension of human motor functions.
(2) Advanced Specialized Knowledge for Future Career Development
Students learn how to scientifically analyze motor functions and performance, enabling them to solve problems logically.
(3) Competence to Integrate One’s Specialization with Other Fields
Students acquire interdisciplinary knowledge and the ability to take action that connects their primary field of specialization with other disciplines, enabling them to apply these competencies in society.

■ Bioscience and Engineering Program
The Bioscience and Engineering Program is structured in accordance with the faculty’s curriculum policy to enable students to acquire specialized knowledge in the fields of bioscience, biomedical engineering, and sports engineering, as well as interdisciplinary knowledge that connects these areas. The program is designed to develop the ability to apply this knowledge to problem-solving. The curriculum for specialist subjects is structured to support career-oriented learning by building upon the module groups shown below, which specify the knowledge and skills required for professional career development, and by engaging in an integrated research project.
The learning outcomes acquired through this curriculum are evaluated from multiple perspectives—such as examinations, reports, and presentations—and students are encouraged to reflect on their progress, thereby leading them toward the achievement of the learning and educational goals.

＜Liberal Arts subjects＞
It consists of mathematics and science, information, social sciences, humanities, health and physical education, and English.
CP-1（Common to the Faculty ）
⚫︎ Subjects in social sciences, humanities, health and physical education, and English are offered to help students develop a broad perspective and cultural literacy from a global point of view.
⚫︎ Subjects in ethics are offered to help students develop a broad perspective and cultural literacy related to professional ethics.
⚫︎ Subjects in mathematics, science, and information technology are offered to provide students with foundational knowledge in natural sciences and information technologies.

＜Interdisciplinary subjects＞
CP-2（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Subjects in systems engineering are offered to help students develop systems thinking—the ability to identify concrete issues that must be addressed to achieve a given objective and to view phenomena involving people, objects, and events as systems.
⚫︎ Courses in systems engineering are offered to help students develop the ability to derive comprehensive solutions using systems thinking (systems engineering).
⚫︎ Subjects in systems engineering are offered to help students develop collaborative competence—the ability to work together effectively in teams through project-based activities.
⚫︎ Subjects in systems engineering, entrepreneurship, and SDGs/career design are offered to help students develop the ability to transform ideas for solving real-world social issues into concrete forms and take action toward social implementation (entrepreneurship).
⚫︎ Subjects in career design and entrepreneurship are offered to help students develop lifelong learning ability—the capacity to recognize the knowledge and skills needed to solve new problems and to continue learning in ways that expand their own potential.

＜Interdisciplinary subjects （Communication）＞
CP-3（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Subjects in systems engineering and the Graduation Research are offered to help students develop the ability to communicate through technical writing, oral presentations, and discussions.
⚫︎ English subjects are offered to help students develop the ability to understand and produce technical documents in English and to communicate with engineers and scientists in English.

＜Specialist subjects＞
CP-4a (Bioscience Course)
Major Modules
(1) The major modules are designed to develop the fundamental competencies required of researchers and engineers in the bioscience field.
⚫︎ Fundamental Specialized Module
This module consists of subjects that cover foundational knowledge essential for studying bioscience, including physiology, anatomy, and biochemistry. It also includes Global Project-Based Learning (Global PBL) subjects, which foster international awareness and an appreciation of diversity, emphasizing the importance of understanding societal connections and diverse needs.
⚫︎ Bioscience Technical Module
This module consists of laboratory subjects that develop experimental techniques in bioscience, ranging from basic to applied and advanced levels.
⚫︎ Life Sciences Module
This module consists of subjects covering foundational areas of bioscience, such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and pharmacology.

(2) The major modules are structured to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge aligned with their future career paths.
⚫︎ Human Health Science Module
This module consists of subjects such as food and nutritional science and developmental biology, which serve as applied fields within bioscience related to food and biological systems.
⚫︎ Sustainable Bioscience Module
This module consists of subjects such as environmental chemistry, microbiology, and medicinal chemistry, which represent applied fields in bioscience related to the environment and chemistry.

(3) Graduation Research and minor modules are offered to help students develop the competence to relate their specialized field to other disciplines.
⚫︎ Graduation Research (Comprehensive Research)
Students develop the ability to apply both fundamental and practical specialized knowledge and techniques in the bioscience field to investigate issues related to a chosen bioscience topic and to derive concrete, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary solutions.

Minor Modules
Modules Offered for Other Programs/Courses
⚫︎ Bioscience (Science / Industrial Arts) Teaching Certificate Module
This module consists of subjects that provide the specialized knowledge and instructional methods required to obtain teaching certificates in Science and Industrial Arts.
⚫︎ Study Abroad Module
This module consists of subjects related to short-term study abroad and subjects designed to develop the ability to learn specialized knowledge in the field of bioscience in English.

CP-4b (Biomedical Engineering Course)
Major Modules
(1) The major modules are designed to develop the fundamental competencies required of engineers in the biomedical engineering field.
⚫︎ Fundamental Specialized Module
This module consists of subjects that provide foundational knowledge for studying biomedical engineering, including physiology, anatomy, and programming skills. It also includes Global Project-Based Learning (Global PBL) subjects, which foster international awareness and an appreciation of diversity, with an emphasis on understanding societal connections and diverse needs.
⚫︎ Biomedical Engineering Module
This module consists of subjects that cover technologies such as mechanical design and manufacturing, as well as mechatronics, which are essential for engineering applications in healthcare and welfare.
⚫︎ Manufacturing Module
This module consists of subjects such as mechanical engineering and electrical/electronic engineering, which provide the foundational knowledge for manufacturing.

(2) The major modules are structured to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge aligned with their future career paths.
⚫︎ Bioengineering Module
This module consists of subjects focused on bioengineering, which address the understanding and control of biological phenomena.
⚫︎ Medical Engineering Module
This module consists of subjects focused on medical engineering, targeting technologies that support healthcare and welfare.

(3) Graduation Research and minor modules are offered to help students develop the competence to relate their specialized field to other disciplines.
⚫︎ Graduation Research (Comprehensive Research)
Students develop the ability to apply both foundational and practical specialized knowledge and techniques in the bioscience field to investigate issues related to a chosen biomedical engineering topic and to derive concrete, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary solutions.

Minor Modules
Modules Offered for Other Programs/Courses
⚫︎ Bioscience (Science / Industrial Arts) Teaching Certificate Module
This module consists of subjects that provide the specialized knowledge and instructional methods required to obtain teaching certificates in “Science” and “Industrial Arts.”
⚫︎ Study Abroad Module
This module consists of subjects related to short-term study abroad and subjects designed to enable students to learn specialized knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering in English.

CP-4c (Sports Engineering Course)
Major Modules
(1) The major modules are designed to develop the fundamental competencies required of engineers in the field of sports engineering.
⚫︎ Fundamental Specialized Module
This module consists of subjects that provide foundational knowledge for studying sports engineering, including physiology, anatomy, and programming skills. It also includes Global Project-Based Learning (Global PBL) subjects that foster international awareness and an appreciation of diversity, with an emphasis on understanding societal connections and diverse needs.
⚫︎ Manufacturing Theory Module
This module consists of subjects such as kinematics and mechatronics, which provide the foundational knowledge for manufacturing in the field of sports engineering.
⚫︎ Engineering Module
This module consists of subjects such as signal processing and imaging engineering, which are essential for practical technology development in the field of sports engineering.

(2) The major modules are structured to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge aligned with their future career paths.
⚫︎ Exercise Science Module
This module consists of subjects that provide the foundational knowledge for research in sports engineering by deepening students’ understanding of human movement.
⚫︎ Data Measurement and Analysis Module
This module consists of subjects that develop skills in data measurement and analysis, which form the foundational methodologies for research in the field of sports engineering.

(3) Graduation Research and minor modules are offered to help students develop the competence to relate their specialized field to other disciplines.
⚫︎ Graduation Research (Comprehensive Research)
Students develop the ability to apply both foundational and practical specialized knowledge and techniques in the bioscience field to investigate issues related to a chosen sports engineering topic and to derive concrete, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary solutions.

Minor Modules
Modules Offered for Other Programs/Courses
⚫︎ Bioscience (Science / Industrial Arts) Teaching Certificate Module
This module consists of subjects that provide the specialized knowledge and instructional methods required to obtain teaching certificates in Science and Industrial Arts.
⚫︎ Study Abroad Module
This module consists of subjects related to short-term study abroad and subjects designed to enable students to learn specialized knowledge in the field of sports engineering in English.

Under the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy of the Faculty, the Bioscience and Engineering Program provides interdisciplinary learning that spans not only the fields of bioscience, biomedical engineering, and sports engineering, but also other programs and courses. To ensure that students can fully benefit from such learning, we seek applicants with the following qualities.

Desired Student Profile
AP-1
Individuals who have a strong interest and motivation in realizing a sustainable and prosperous society, and who aspire to become researchers or engineers with an international perspective.

AP-2
Individuals who can make full use of the educational and research environment of the Bioscience and Engineering Program and proactively engage in higher-level learning.

AP-3
Individuals who possess integrity, ethical awareness, and appropriate communication skills, and who can act with sound judgment as members of the scientific and technological community.

AP-4a (Bioscience Course)
In the Bioscience Course, we seek applicants with the following qualities to ensure that their engagement in education and research in the field is both meaningful and productive.
(1) Individuals who have acquired the fundamental academic abilities necessary to study foundational subjects such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, and information technology, as well as specialized subjects in bioscience.
(2) Individuals who understand the fundamentals of bioscience and are eager to explore and elucidate life phenomena in areas such as food science, pharmaceutical science, and environmental science.

AP-4b (Biomedical Engineering Course)
In the Biomedical Engineering Course, we seek applicants with the following qualities to ensure that their engagement in education and research in the field is both meaningful and productive.
(1) Individuals who have acquired the fundamental academic abilities necessary to study foundational liberal arts subjects such as mathematics, physics, and information technology, as well as specialized subjects in biomedical engineering.
(2) Individuals who understand the fundamentals of manufacturing and are eager to take on the challenge of developing medical devices for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, as well as welfare equipment and assistive systems that support older adults and individuals with disabilities.

AP-4c (Sports Engineering Course)
In the Sports Engineering Course, we seek applicants with the following qualities to ensure that their engagement in education and research in the field is both meaningful and productive.
(1) Individuals who possess the fundamental academic skills necessary to study foundational liberal arts subjects—such as information technology—and specialized subjects in sports engineering.
(2) Individuals who understand the fundamentals of manufacturing and are eager to apply them to the field of sports, taking on the challenge of improving people’s quality of life (QOL).

The Three Key Competencies Cultivated in High School
Applicants to this program are expected to have acquired the following abilities during their high school education.
(1) The knowledge, skills, and techniques studied in the senior high school curriculum or equivalent (especially foreign language, mathematics, and science).
(2) Abilities such as reasoning, judgment, and expression.
(3) Ability to take the initiative and learn in collaboration with diverse others.
To evaluate the above abilities in a multifaceted and comprehensive manner, admissions selections are conducted in accordance with the College of Systems Engineering and Science’s Admission Policy.
In this program, the following admission selections are conducted to evaluate the above abilities in a comprehensive and multifaceted manner. For details on the weighting of evaluations (such as scoring), please refer to the guidelines for each selection method.
⚫︎ In the Regular Admission Method (Round 1, Round 2, and the Common Round), emphasis is placed on (1), while (2) is evaluated through written examinations and external tests.
⚫︎ In the Regular Admission Common Test for University Admissions Method, a comprehensive evaluation of (1) and (2) is conducted based on total scores across multiple subjects.
⚫︎ In the School Recommendation Method, (1) and (2) are evaluated using the school record, and (1) through (3) are evaluated comprehensively through interviews.
⚫︎ In the Comprehensive Evaluation Method, (1) and (2) are evaluated through basic academic assessments and external certification examinations, and (1) through (3) are evaluated comprehensively through interviews.
⚫︎ In the Special Admission Selection, (1) and (2) are evaluated through external certification examinations and written tests, and (1) through (3) are evaluated comprehensively through submitted documents and interviews.